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Bert L. Bennett

WEST FORK WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC
CHAPEL HILL, NC
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CRD#: 3258239
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Professional summary


Bert Lester Bennett IV, CFP®, CPWA®, who also goes by Bert Lester Bennett, Cort Lester Bennett, Bert "cort" L. Bennett IV, is a registered financial advisor currently at WEST FORK WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

Bert is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2003. Bert has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Bert Lester Bennett | Cort Lester Bennett | Bert "cort" L. Bennett Iv

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
Name/Address: Carolina Friends School 4809 Friends School Road Durham NC 27705 Start Date: 6/1/20 Hours Spent: 0-10 hours/month Hours Spent During Trading: 10 or more hours/month Role/Responsibility: Summer Camp Teacher Non Investment Related Licensed insurance agent since 12/2022; investment related; selling insurance products; 8 hrs/mo

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Start date: 2016

CPWA®

Start date: 2021-07-02

Expire date: 2023-06-30

Experience


Current

June 6, 2024 - Present

WEST FORK WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 331919
CHAPEL HILL, NC
Past

October 27, 2017 - May 9, 2024

ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 8158
Chapel Hill, NC
Past

October 27, 2017 - May 9, 2024

ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 8158
Chapel Hill, NC
Past

January 26, 2016 - October 30, 2017

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA
CRD#: 149777
CHAPEL HILL, NC
Past

January 26, 2016 - October 30, 2017

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
CHAPEL HILL, NC
Past

February 6, 2015 - December 3, 2015

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 20472
CHAPEL HILL, NC
Past

January 1, 2015 - December 3, 2015

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 20472
CHAPEL HILL, NC
Past

July 19, 2011 - October 24, 2011

KINGFISHER CAPITAL, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 150484
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

July 10, 2009 - December 14, 2010

BIRCHTREE FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 15014
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

November 3, 2004 - May 2, 2005

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
WINSTON-SALEM, NC
Past

July 16, 2003 - May 2, 2005

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
ST. LOUIS, MO

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
North Carolina
(7/29/2024)
IAR
Texas
(6/6/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 2/6/2015
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


WF
WEST FORK WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC
BLB WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | WEST FORK WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

CRD#: 331919 / SEC#:

North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/29/2024 Approved)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/6/2024 Conditional Restricted)
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Contact information


Main Address
Chapel Hill, NC
Mailing Address
Phone number
(919) 391-8375
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts25
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 6,000,000

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Company Information


WEST FORK WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

CRD#: 331919Chapel Hill, NC

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